GSW vs. SAC pregame: Harrison Barnes getting closer to return

Warriors forward Harrison Barnes won’t play tonight against Sacramento, but he’s inching closer toward returning to game action, according to head coach Mark Jackson.

Jackson said Barnes, who has been out since Oct. 7 with foot/toe inflammation, returned to the court for this morning’s shootaround and could be ready to play at some point during next week’s road trip through Philadelphia, Minnesota, San Antonio and Memphis.

“He’s doing more and more,” Jackson said. “He’s gotten up and down the floor. He’s getting closer. Now, it’s a question of him getting into game shape. It’s certainly a bright spot, seeing him on the floor in uniform.

“We’ll see how he feels day to day. He’ll continue to do more, and we’ll see how he’s doing physically the next day. We’ll move forward to when he’s ready to play, but we’re going to be smart with him.”